A survey conducted late in 2012 found that about 42% of Americans spend 10 or more hours researching a car purchase and 34% spend less than an hour researching a physician. While the survey didn’t include it, I am willing to bet that most people spend even less time researching their realtor.

At Santa Barbara Living, we believe it’s important to have the right person representing your interests in the largest single financial decision most of us will make in our lives. That’s why we want you to know our core values.

We provide high quality personalized service. We tailor our approach to meet your needs every step of the way. We listen to you. If you’re buying, we search through available homes to show you only those that meet your needs, within your budget. If you’re selling, we work with you to get the best possible price for your property.

We are knowledgeable about the area. Having lived here for many years, we know the neighborhoods and we can make recommendations – everything from tradespeople to repair or upgrade your home to the best restaurant for gnocchi. Because we believe in superb customer service, we only make referrals to those who share that value.

And, finally, we believe in integrity. We represent your interests in every phase of the transaction. You have our loyalty and our respect. And we have your back.

So next time you’re thinking about realtors, give us a call. We would be honored to work for you.